Mysterious sword - Page 2

Albert · 4th February 2020, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian

Albert, did you reach a final conclusion?

All the comments helped me a lot, but I did not reach a final conclusion yet.
I still hope to find some additional information in old literature or old photo's.

JeffS · 28th May 2023, 02:00 AM

Just popping this typical sewar here in case anyone searches for Sumatra filigree. The work here is very basic and likely added later.

Gavin Nugent · 28th May 2023, 06:52 AM

As noted in previous threads, the method is found in many parts of the world.

When I consider the Gunong references and the spear images previously posted, the styles and manufacture methods are found throughout the Muslim communities in larger Asian continent and in particular where the Gunong decorative applications are concerned more broadly, the same material applications are seen on many Jambiya.

Given the hilt style and over all dress of Albert's sword, I'd have placed this regionally as Celebes

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JeffS Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 343	Just popping this typical sewar here in case anyone searches for Sumatra filigree. The work here is very basic and likely added later. Attached Images

28th May 2023, 06:52 AM	#33
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	As noted in previous threads, the method is found in many parts of the world. When I consider the Gunong references and the spear images previously posted, the styles and manufacture methods are found throughout the Muslim communities in larger Asian continent and in particular where the Gunong decorative applications are concerned more broadly, the same material applications are seen on many Jambiya. Given the hilt style and over all dress of Albert's sword, I'd have placed this regionally as Celebes